The American soldiers who killed Osama bin Laden found his two guns only after he was dead, while they photographed his remains, according to a detailed new account of the al-Qaida leader’s final moments.

The Associated Press revelation will add further fuel for critics who say US forces acted illegally in killing the unarmed Saudi fugitive. The Obama administration insists the shooting was lawful.

Controversy over the manner of Bin Laden’s death has dogged the White House since 2 May, especially after early claims that Bin Laden had been armed and used one of his wives as a human shield proved to be false.

The only witnesses who could contradict the American account are Bin Laden’s three wives and children, who are currently in Pakistani custody. After much pressure from Washington, US officials were allowed to briefly speak with them last week. The women reportedly refused to answer questions and Pakistan says they will be repatriated to their native Saudi Arabia and Yemen. It is not clear when this will happen.

[6] Obama was playing golf until 20 minutes before Navy SEALs began mission to take out Bin Laden: http://www.prisonplanet.com/obama-was-playing-golf-until-20-minutes-before-navy-seals-began-mission-to-take-out-bin-laden.html

[7] Osama Bin Laden’s Son ‘Killed By US Drone’: http://www.prisonplanet.com/osama-bin-ladens-son-killed-by-us-drone.html

[8] Pakistani intelligence official: ISI Was On Site During Osama Raid: http://www.prisonplanet.com/pakistani-intelligence-official-isi-was-on-site-during-osama-raid.html